An investigation has been launched after two men were shot in broad daylight in Hamilton.

Officers from Police Scotland’s Major Inquiry Team are conducting enquiries after two men were shot on a footpath between Millgate Road and Westwood Crescent in Hamilton yesterday afternoon.

Jimmy McSorley suffered serious head and face injuries

A 26-year-old man sustained injuries to his head, face and chest and was taken to Hairmyres Hospital where he is in a serious but stable condition.

A 27-year-old man received injuries to his face and head and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where medical staff describe his condition as serious but stable.

The incident is believed to have occurred at 2.30pm, however, at this stage, there is no information on the attackers.

Specialist search officers are examining the area and officers continue to carry out door-to-door enquiries, to try and establish the circumstances of what has happened.

Police are now investigating the attempted murder (Image: Media Scotland)

Detective Inspector Grant Durie from the Major Investigation Team said:

“I would like to make it clear from the outset that we believe this was a targeted attack and that those injured were the intended victims. We are in the process of piecing together the circumstances of what has happened and are still reviewing CCTV footage and carrying out door-to-door enquiries to gather additional information. If you were in the area around the time of incident or you have any information or knowledge about the suspects or the incident then please do contact police.

Officers are speaking to eyewitnesses in the area (Image: Media Scotland)

Detective Inspector Durie continued:

“Understandably, this incident will be of concern for local people and I would like to reassure them that additional officers will be in the area to provide reassurance. However, be assured, we are doing everything we can to locate those responsible and if you have any information then please do pass it on. A team of officers is dedicated to this investigation and we will use all available resources to trace those responsible for this attack.”

If anyone has any information, please call officers at East Kilbride Police Office on 101. Alternatively, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be passed on anonymously.